June 10   Bible Reading: John 18:24-40   Topic Summary:   Did Jesus intend to establish His Kingdom on earth?  The answer is: yes, and no.  What did He mean when He taught the disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come…on earth as it is in Heaven.”  He meant just that.  Confused?  No need to be. ... Continue Reading →

June 6   Bible Reading: John 16:1-15   Topic Summary:   As Christians, we have an advantage in the game of life…the Holy Spirit.  Jesus told the disciples that they didn’t need to fear anything (not even death)…because the Holy Spirit would be with them.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   I enjoy... Continue Reading →

June 5   Bible Reading: John 15   Topic Summary:   Jesus wants to produce His fruit (character) in and through our lives.  How does He do that?  When we are obedient to His commands.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   Just how well do you know your fruits?  Let’s see.  Give the... Continue Reading →

June 4   Bible Reading: John 14:1-31   Topic Summary:   Jesus said that He was God, the Father.  That is a difficult concept to get your arms around.  In fact, you may not be able to fully understand it to your satisfaction.  But, that doesn’t mean that can’t believe it.  Read on…   Thoughts... Continue Reading →

June 3   Bible Reading: John 13:18-38    Topic Summary:   You and I are the branding of Jesus.  To a degree, what people believe about Jesus, is largely due to what they see in us.  Jesus said that the single, most significant thing that they should see in us…is love.  When people see the... Continue Reading →

June 2   Bible Reading: John 13:1-17   Topic Summary:   My security in my relationship with God…will determine my relationship with other people.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   I’ve got a funny story to tell you.  Years ago, when I was the Pastor of a church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, I... Continue Reading →

June 1   Bible Reading: John 12:20-50   Topic Summary:   God speaks to our hearts through the Bible and prayer.  But often, we either don’t listen, or, we don’t recognize His voice when He speaks.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   What do all of these cartoon characters have in common?  ... Continue Reading →

May 31   Bible Reading: John 12:1-19   Topic Summary:   Don’t allow the failures of others to negatively affect your own faith.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   I have a friend, named John, who owns a large construction company.  One division of his company builds commercial buildings like stores and the... Continue Reading →

May 30   Bible Reading: John 11:47-57   Topic Summary:   God used the Jewish people to be the nation through which He would send the Savior for all the people, of all the world.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   Have you ever heard of smallpox?  It is a terrible disease and... Continue Reading →

May 29   Bible Reading: John 11:18-46   Topic Summary:   Biblical faith is not just acknowledgement of truth (“I know this is true.”)…but belief in a person.  God doesn’t want us to just know some facts about Jesus.  He wants us to believe in Jesus, personally.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:  ... Continue Reading →